On Saturday, September 29, 2001, at 05:06 PM, Michael Bryan Bell wrote:
> on 9/29/01 2:23 PM, Bill at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hi all, >> Well, I finally broke down and bought OS X (ver. 10.1). Now I'm >> wondering >> about what happens when I install it. I have backed up my most >> important >> data, but what happens to my file structure when I install? > > This is probably the biggest reason apple is counting on a lot of > hardware > upgrades. ;) > > Your file structure will be ok, but in your current situation you could > have some problems. > > The best thing you can really do for installing OS X is to: > > A) Reformat the drive, in 2 partitions. One 2 gig partition (maybe > 3gig) for > OS X, and one for OS 9 and your apps, files, etc. > > B) Reformat the drive, in 3 partitions. One 2-3 gig for OS X, one 2 gig > for > OS 9, and one for your applications and files. > If I reformat into three partitions like choice B, do I have to physically move the Apps and Apps(OS 9) to the third partition? Or can the OS 9 and X installers do that for me? Is moving any of the apps across a partition going to screw up the preferences or does the apps know where to look for them. I've never really played partitions on a Mac, I know that its not always good do that on a PC. thanks, Bill -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
